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ABOUT US
We have been in business since 1980, serving the Gretna and Greater New Orleans areas.
Our attorneys handle all types of family law cases, including divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, drafting prenups, community property partitions, paternity, interdictions, guardianship, and more. We also offer estate planning services including the drafting of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and more. Our probate attorneys handle all types of succession cases, ranging from simple to complex.
Our litigation attorneys handle a wide array of personal injury cases, including car accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall, work accidents, and wrongful death. Our business law team help clients form companies, draft and review contracts, litigate business disputes, and more. Finally, our creditor’s rights team handles collections, repossessions, foreclosures, bankruptcy, and evictions statewide.
Our experience and diverse client base provide us the privilege to serve people from all walks of life. Whatever your legal situation, we will strive to make the process as timely and stress-free as possible. When necessary, we will zealously pursue your claim or vigorously defend you in and out of court, fighting to get the results you deserve.
“100% a straight shooter, not one of those attorneys that tells you what you want to hear. His advice is practical and he is very effective when it comes to getting the job done.”
~ Client
“Compassionate, interested in clients’ lives aside from area of representation, involved in the community, supportive of new attorneys.”
~ Attorney
“It has been a pleasure working with you through this ordeal. You have a very welcoming spirit and a great attitude.”
~ Debtor/Opposing Party
AREAS SERVED
Our offices are conveniently located in Gretna near the Jefferson, Orleans, and Plaquemines court houses. Our lawyers routinely litigate cases in Gretna, Metairie, New Orleans, Algiers, Belle Chasse, Pointe a la Hache, Chalmette, Covington, Slidell, Hammond, Amite, Gonzales, Baton Rouge, Hahnville, Edgard, and Convent.
We also serve our banking and financial clients statewide in all State and Federal courts in Louisiana.
NEWS
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Five-Star ReviewIn TestimonialsSeptember 9, 2024Five-Star Review! “Attorney Brady Smith was very helpful, patient, professional and knowledgeable. My initial phone call was to inquire about a living trust. He took a considerable amount of time explaining to me all the ins and outs of a living trust as well as advantages and disadvantages. I was surprised and pleased because at the time he didn’t know whether or not I was going to ask him to be my attorney. My husband and I were 100% satisfied with our very pleasant experience [READ MORE]
What is an Advance Directive?August 30, 2024Louisiana Advance Directives Explained: An advance directive or “living will” is a legally binding document that gives instructions for health care at the end of life. It comes into play when you are no longer able to make or communicate those decisions yourself. It is used when your condition is terminal and irreversible. It is a good idea to speak with immediate family when preparing an advance directive to let them know the decisions that you have made. In [READ MORE]- Five-Star ReviewIn TestimonialsAugust 27, 2024Five-Star Review! “I have nothing but good things to say about my experience. Brady Smith helped me with my last will and testament and did a great job. I had a lot of questions and he was very patient with me and took his time and was extremely thorough. I highly recommend him.“ Louisiana Estate Planning Attorneys: We are a Gretna law firm that has served the New Orleans area since 1980. Our estate planning lawyers are highly experienced at [READ MORE]
Location
2550 Belle Chasse Highway
Suite 200
Gretna, Louisiana 70053
Hours
Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We are available by appointment during non-business hours.